So it all comes to the final ODI in Kanpur. It is going to be a day game. There will be no dew and India would like to win and keep the record of not having lost a series this year intact. West Indies on the other hand would love to end the series on a high. Join us for all that unfolds in the third ODI on Wednesday. Until then take care! Bye! Bye!

Sammy: "First would like to thank the team for giving me a chance. Yes, we thought we(me and Simmons) should bat through the powerplay and then give ourselves a chance when 90 was required of 10 overs. It is good to contribute to the team victory. Hopefully, we can do well in the what will be a final in the next match and win the series."

Darren Sammy is the Man of the Match for match winning knock of 63 off 45 balls and also getting the wicket of Yuvraj.

Bravo: "It is a great victory by us. It is a great team effort. Rampaul gave us a good start with the ball and was well supported by the others. Once we restrticted India to under 300 we knew we had a chance. We had a good team meeting today and the bowlers executed the plans that were discussed. Sammy was brilliant with the bat. The players should be hungry for runs and it showed today as four batsmen got fifties."

Dhoni: "There was a lot of dew. It was difficult for the bowlers to even grip the ball. It was a fantastic effort to take it to the last over. If you see the two innings it was completely different. Virat batted really well once again. The dew started coming on once the lights came on. The ball was not coming on and the spinners did a good job in the middle. If there was no dew then it would have helped the spinners a bit more. It has been a while since we played in Kanpur looking forward it."

Simmons: "Just knock it around, keep rotating strike. That was the plan. Sammy batted really well. I spoke to him. Told him to build a partnership. The ball was sliding and some was gripping. I wanted to bat till the end. We had a gameplan before. We stuck to it and executed it very well. It is good to get a good score behind my name. It gives me a lot of confidence."

It was a poor day in the field for India. They dropped as many as 5 catches in the field. The bowling lacked instinct, apart from Ashwin none of the bowlers really troubled the batsmen. The pacers gave away too many freebies and were taken to the cleaners. The dew coming on should not be an excuse.

West Indies pull off the victory and level the series 1-1. They got off to a poor start when they lost Charles and Samuels early. But Darren Bravo and Powell steadied the innings and added 100 runs for the third wicket. Both got to their fifties before throwing it away. Simmons was joined by Sammy with whom he added 82 runs for the sixth wicket. Simmons had a reprieve on 43, when Yuvraj dropped a simple catch. He then went on to score a fifty and became one of the four batsmen to do so. But it was their Test skipper, who kept his cool and took them home.

49.3

Mohit Sharma to Sammy, 1 run, WI win, the series is level at 1-1. The visitors win their 1st match of the tour, this was a length ball on the stumps, Sammy clubbed it to deep mid-wicket for the winning single

49.2

Mohit Sharma to Permaul, leg byes, 1 run, scores are level, appeal for LBW, but Permaul was struck high on the pads, he was looking to pull and missed. They scamper across for a leg bye

Everyone is inside the ring now

49.1

Mohit Sharma to Sammy, 1 run, the slower ball from Sharma, Sammy was sizing up for the big hit, checks himself at the last moment and dabs it to cover, takes the single that is on offer

Mohit Sharma [6.0-0-46-1] is back into the attack

WI need 3 runs from the final over. More importantly, Sammy is on strike. Another bat change for Sammy, Mohit Sharma will bowl the last over.

48.6

Shami to Sammy, 1 run, Sammy retains the strike with that run, this was short and just outside off, Sammy went for the pull, did not hit it all that well, just gets it wide of the diving mid-wicket fielder

Veerasammy Permaul, right handed bat, comes to the crease

This will be a crucial ball now

48.5

Shami to Narine, out Caught by (sub)Rayudu!! Another wicket for India, but Sammy is on strike now. Terrible shot by Narine, this was banged in short by Shami, Narine went for the pull, was in no position to play the shot, gets a limp pull to Rayudu at square leg. The Indians wanted to know if Sammy had crossed over, he had indeed done so quite easily. Narine c (sub)Rayudu b Shami 0(3)

Shami to Narine, no run, on a good length and just outside off, pushed back towards the bowler

Sunil Narine, left handed bat, comes to the crease

48.2

Shami to J Holder, out Caught by Dhoni!! Edged and caught! Too late for India though, this was pitched up and angled across the right hander, Holder was dancing down the track, he was looking to go inside out over extra cover, gets a thick edge to the keeper. Sammy is not pleased with what he just saw. J Holder c Dhoni b Shami 7(5) [4s-1]

Shami to J Holder, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

48.1

Shami to J Holder, 2 runs, length ball on the pads, Holder clips it in front of mid-wicket for a brace

Mohammed Shami [6.0-0-52-0] is back into the attack

47.6

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, SIX, poor ball from Bhuvneshwar, it is all but over for India now, another yorker that turned out to be a waist high full bunger, Sammy gets forward and tonks it high and wide of mid-wicket, no chance for the fielder as the ball sails over the ropes'

47.5

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, FOUR, clubbed, another yorker goes wrong, turns out to be a juicy full toss, clubbed wide of long on for a boundary

47.4

Bhuvneshwar to J Holder, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, driven towards long off for a single

47.3

Bhuvneshwar to J Holder, FOUR, fab shot, this was pitched up and held its line outside off, Holder gets forward, opens the face of the bat at the last moment and slices it behind point for a boundary

47.2

Bhuvneshwar to J Holder, no run, this was full and wide outside off, Holder went for the drive and got a faint nick, Dhoni can't hold onto it either. India's shoddy catching night continues

Dhoni is up to the stumps

47.1

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 1 run, 6th ODI fifty for Sammy, one of the best of his as well, this was full and outside off, turns out to be a low full toss, driven towards long off for a single

Bhuvneshwar Kumar [8.0-1-40-2] is back into the attack

Jason Holder, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, out Lbw!! Jadeja brings some life back into the Indian camp. Is it too late though? This was pushed through quicker and on the stumps, skids through after pitching. Simmons was caught in his crease as he looked to work it towards the on-side, misses and is struck plumb in front of middle and leg. Easy call for the umpire, Simmons falls after a fine effort. 50th ODI wicket for the calendar year for Jadeja, the first left arm spinner to do so. Simmons lbw b Ravindra Jadeja 62(74) [4s-5 6s-1]

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

46.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, 1 run, flighted and just outside off, driven towards long off for a single

46.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, pushed through by Jadeja, Simmons makes room and chops it to the right of point for a single

46.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, 1 run, tossed up and on the pads, nudged behind square for a single

46.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, leg byes, 1 run, Jadeja follows Simmons as he backed away, he looks to swing and misses, a leg bye is added to the score

46.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, fraction short and on the stumps, Simmons makes room and slaps it straight to the fielder at point

45.6

Shami to Sammy, SIX, super shot, Sammy is stealing this from the Indians, this was the attempted yorker, turns out to be a low full toss, Sammy gets underneath it and slugs it high and way over long on for a maximum

45.5

Shami to Simmons, 1 run, Shami keeps it full and on the stumps, driven towards long on for a single

45.4

Shami to Simmons, FOUR, cracking shot, Dhawan compunds the misery for the Indians by going the wrong way. This was short and just outside off, Simmons made room and slapped it in front of point. Dhawan lost it under the lights, by the time he changed track, the ball was a bit too far to be stopped

45.3

Shami to Sammy, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Sammy clears his left leg and drills it wide of long on. Kohli does well to keep them down to a single

Sammy wants a change of bats

45.2

Shami to Simmons, 1 run, Simmons gets lucky again, Shami banged one short as Simmons came charging down the track, he went through with the pull, gets a leading edge that drops well in front of long off

45.1

Shami to Simmons, no run, short of a length and angling back in sharply, Simmons was surprised by the movement, is cramped for room and is struck high on the thigh pads

Mohammed Shami [5.0-0-39-0] is back into the attack

39 needed from 30 balls. Still, advantage WI

Test hundred No. 40 - 109 Versus Australia at Nagpur, November 2008. Result: India won by 172 runs. This was Sourav Ganguly's last Test and India went into the match with a 1-0 lead and a chance to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. So a lot of things were riding on the game and Tendulkar came to the party once again against his favorite opposition. He hadn't got a ton against them in the previous 3 matches of the series but came good in the first innings with a cautious 188-ball 109 which included just 12 hits to the fence. He forged two crucial stands with Laxman and then with Ganguly which helped India to make 441 in the first innings. He handled the debutant spinner Jason Krejza - who took 8 wickets quite well and negated his growing threat. India reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a convincing 172-run win and gave Ganguly a fitting farewell.

44.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, pushed through quicker by Jadeja, defended back towards the bowler. Just 2 runs from the over

44.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, Jadeja flights one on middle, eased towards long on for a single

44.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, loud shout for LBW, but there was an inside edge on that, this was tossed up and on middle, Simmons was pressing forward in defence, gets an inside edge onto the pads

44.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, leg byes, 1 run, Jadeja drifts one on Sammy's pads, he looks to flick and misses, they sneak in a leg bye

44.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, flighted delivery on off and spinning away, dabbed towards short third man

44.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, tossed up on off, Sammy pushes it towards the off-side, Simmons wanted a run and is sent back

West Indies are doing very well here, Sammy is playing an absolute blinder

43.6

Mohit Sharma to Sammy, 1 run, the slower ball from Sharma, Sammy dabs it in front of cover for a quick single. 11 came from the over

43.6

Mohit Sharma to Sammy, wide, Mohit Sharma loses his line and drifts this one well down leg, wide called

43.5

Mohit Sharma to Sammy, SIX, lovely shot, this was pitched up and on the stumps by Mohit Sharma, right in the zone for Sammy, he swings through the line and clears long on by a distance

43.4

Mohit Sharma to Simmons, 1 run, nicely bowled by Sharma, this was the cross seamed back of the hand slower ball, Simmons was making room for the cut, ends up chopping it towards the off-side

43.3

Mohit Sharma to Sammy, 1 run, on a good length and well outside off, eased towards sweeper cover for a single

43.2

Mohit Sharma to Sammy, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Sammy went for the big pull and missed. There was a sound as the ball went past the bat, but nobody appealed

43.1

Mohit Sharma to Simmons, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, dabbed in front of point for a single

Mohit Sharma [5.0-0-35-1] is back into the attack

West Indies are chasing this one in a perfect manner. The bowler's have ben hampered with the wet ball, but no excuses for some shoddy catching. Mohit Sharma is back into the attack.

42.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, sharp turn for Jadeja, this was tossed up on off and spun away, left alone

42.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, loud shout for LBW! But the angle was taking it down leg, Sammy was looking to flick and fell over, the impact was on leg and it would have missed the stumps

42.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, FOUR, lovely shot, Sammy is playing with the field here! This was flatter and well down leg, Sammy gets inside the line, gets on top of the bounce and swirls it away behind square for a boundary

42.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, Jadeja drops one short and gets it to spin away, Simmons maks room and has to reach out for the cut, gets it square on the off-side for a single

The ball is being changed once again, looks like the seam has come off.

42.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up and on off, pushed back towards the bowler

42.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, SIX, magnificent, this was tossed up and on off, Simmons bends on his knees and swipes it high and over mid-wicket for a massive six, brings up his 13th ODI fifty

Ravindra Jadeja [7.0-1-29-0] is back into the attack

41.6

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, SIX, that will hurt Bhuvneshwar, Sammy should have never been on strike. This was a half tracker, Sammy rocks back and pulls it high and over backward square leg for a maximum. West Indies are gaining momentum just at the right time

41.5

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 2 runs, on a length and on the pads, Sammy works it in front of mid-wicket for a single. Rayudu's return is poor and the batsmen steal an extra run

41.4

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, 1 run, on a length and on the stumps, worked in front of square on the on-side for a single

41.3

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, no run, tad fuller and well outside off, Simmons plays with an open face and guides it to backward point

41.2

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 1 run, on a good length and on off, eased towards long on for a single

41.1

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, 1 run, Yuvraj has dropped a dolly. This was full and just outside off, Simmons went for the big shot over the bowler's head, the bat turned in his hand and he ended up slicing it towards long on. Yuvraj settled underneath it, the ball pops out of his hands, he juggles with the ball before finally dropping it

40.6

Shami to Sammy, 2 runs, Shami keeps it full and wide outside off, Sammy leans into the drive and gets it square past cover, comes back for the second run, 12 came from the over

40.5

Shami to Sammy, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Sammy pokes at that and is beaten, much better by Shami

40.4

Shami to Sammy, FOUR, fab shot, fraction too short from Shami, Sammy swivels acros, rolls his wrists and pulls it past square leg for another boundary

40.3

Shami to Sammy, FOUR, hammered, juicy full toss from Shami, Sammy gets forward and drills it through extra cover, no chance for the man at long off

40.2

Shami to Sammy, 2 runs, nicely done by Sammy, on a length and just outside off, Sammy stays back and punches it past extra cover, the fielder at long off gets across and keeps them down to a brace

40.1

Shami to Sammy, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, Sammy throws the kitchen sink at that and misses

Vinay Kumar is on the field for Ashwin. Rayudu is in for Yuvraj.

Test hundred No. 39 - 153 Versus Australia at Adelaide, January 2008. Result: Match drawn. Having come into the game with a chance of squaring the series after a historic win at Perth in the previous Test, India were presented with a typical subcontinental pitch which offered nothing for the bowlers. Still they slipped to 156/4 and from then on Tendulkar took control along with a trusted ally in Laxman. Once again it was a case of shifting gears once he had taken his time to get to a 50. Tendulkar took a particular liking to Bradley Hogg whom he treated with contempt. Out came those lofted hits and those powerful sweeps, he was unafraid of using his feet and got to his ton in a hurry. It was the second hundred of the series for Tendulkar, but on a pitch that never looked like producing a result, the match petered out to a draw.

39.6

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, no run, Bhuvneshwar keeps it on a good length and well outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover

39.5

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 1 run, Bhuvneshwar shortens his length on middle, whipped away to deep mid-wicket for a single

39.4

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, 1 run, Bhuvneshwar drifts one on Simmons' pads, clipped towards mid-wicket for a quick single

39.3

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, no run, tad fuller and well outside off, Simmons drives firmly but straight to the fielder at extra cover

39.2

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, no run, the slower ball from Bhuvneshwar, Simmons stands tall and cracks it towards extra cover

39.1

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 1 run, length ball from Bhuvneshwar, eased to long on for a single

Bhuvneshwar Kumar [6.0-1-26-2] is back into the attack

38.6

Shami to Simmons, no run, short of a length and just outside off, punched off the back-foot towards cover

38.5

Shami to Simmons, 2 runs, too straight from Shami, whipped away wide of mid-wicket for an easy brace, brings up West Indies' 200

38.4

Shami to Sammy, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Sammy tucks it in front of mid-wicket for a single

Plenty of dew on the surface. The Indian fielders are busy trying to clean up the wet ball.

38.3

Shami to Simmons, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Simmons was early into the drive, the ball popped in the air but well wide of the bowler

38.2

Shami to Sammy, 1 run, tad fuller and angling into Sammy, worked wide of mid-wicket for a single

38.1

Shami to Simmons, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Simmons punches it wide of extra cover and calls for a quick single. Kohli shys at the bowler's end and misses, would have been close had he made a direct hit. Raina does well to back up

Mohammed Shami [3.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack

37.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, Sammy was looking for the big swipe over mid-wicket, it was well tossed up as well by Jadeja, Sammy was a bit too early into his shot, drags it all along the carpet towards mid-wicket

37.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, Jadeja tosses one on off, driven towards long off for an easy single

37.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, flighted and on off, defended with a straight bat

37.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, Jadeja tosses one on the leg stump line, Simmons was looking to go over mid-wicket and missed the swipe

37.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, Jadeja drifts one on middle, defended with a straight bat

37.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 2 runs, Jadeja follows Simmons as he backed away, worked wide of mid-wicket for an easy couple

36.6

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, 1 run, too straight from Bhuvneshwar, clipped behind square for a single

36.5

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, pushed in front of point for a single

36.4

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, no run, Bhuvneshwar goes for the yorker, turns out to be a low full toss, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off

36.3

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, punched towards deep point for a single

36.2

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, no run, back of a length and angling across Simmons, that was a slower ball from Bhuvneshwar, dabbed straight to the fielder at short third man

36.1

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, no run, Bhuvneshwar shortens his length on off, pushed towards cover point

35.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, Jadeja tosses one on off, Sammy gets inside the line and drives it towards extra cover, he wanted a single but is sent back by Simmons

35.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, floater on the pads, Sammy clips it in front of mid-wicket

35.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, the slider from Jadeja, that one went with the angle and struck Sammy on the pads, the impact was on leg stump and it would have easily gone down

35.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, Jadeja flights one on off, defended with a straight bat

A slip and a FSL in place

35.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Sammy prods forward and defends it

35.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Sammy, no run, Jadeja drifts one on Sammy's pads, he looks to defend and misses, the ball rolls off the pads

Ravindra Jadeja [5.0-0-26-0] is back into the attack

Time for the batting PP. Jadeja is back into the attack.

34.6

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, dabbed behind point for a single

34.5

Bhuvneshwar to Simmons, 1 run, fuller length delivery and well outside off, driven past cover for a single to the deep

34.4

Bhuvneshwar to Sammy, 1 run, on a length and on the pads, worked past square leg for a single

Darren Sammy, right handed bat, comes to the crease

34.3

Bhuvneshwar to Dwayne Bravo, out Caught by Dhawan!! Rash shot from Bravo, he can't believe what he has done here. This was short and on the stumps, Bravo swivelled across and pulled it stylishly in the air. There was just one man in the deep on the on-side. Dhawan runs across from deep square leg and accepts the offering. Bravo stands distraught before making the long walk back to the hut, lucky wicket for India. Dwayne Bravo c Dhawan b Bhuvneshwar 18(26) [4s-2]

Bhuvneshwar to Dwayne Bravo, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Dhoni is standing up to the stumps

34.2

Bhuvneshwar to Dwayne Bravo, no run, Bhuvneshwar shortens his length on off, Bravo hops across and defends it towards the off-side

34.1

Bhuvneshwar to Dwayne Bravo, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Bravo shuffles across and defends it towards the on-side

Bhuvneshwar Kumar [4.0-1-20-1] is back into the attack

33.6

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, Raina drops one way too short and wide outside off, Bravo makes room and cuts it square on the off-side for a single

33.5

Raina to Simmons, 1 run, more air on this one from Raina, eased past the bowler for a single

33.4

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, tossed up and on Bravo's pads, worked wide of mid-wicket for a single

33.3

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, FOUR, fab shot, fraction too short from Raina, Bravo is quick to rock back and cuts it past cover point, no one in the deep, the ball races away to the fence

33.2

Raina to Simmons, 1 run, Raina gives this one more air and drifts one onto Simmons' pads, tucked behind square for a single

33.1

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, clipped towards deep mid-wicket for a single

Drinks are on the field now

32.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up and on off, Simmons gets forward and drives it to cover

32.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, Jadeja gives this one more air, driven towards long on for a single

32.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Dwayne Bravo, no run, flighted and on off, Bravo prods forward and defends it

32.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Dwayne Bravo, no run, Jadeja slows one on middle, Bravo nudges it wide off the bowler, they think about a run and decide against it

32.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, excellent stop from Yuvraj at backward point, this was dropped short and wide from Jadeja, Simmons was quick to cut off the backfoot, Yuvraj tumbles to his left and saves a boundary

32.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, flighted and on off, Simmons lunges forward and blocks

31.6

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, FOUR, fab shot, Raina gave this one more air, Bravo gets a big stride forward, turns the face of the bat and goes inside out over cover. Just about cleared the man out there, the ball races away to the fence

31.5

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, no run, that was floated on off, no spin for Bravo, Bravo was looking for the ambitious drive and missed. Dhoni whips the bails off, but Bravo was well in

31.4

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, no run, Raina gives this one more air, driven back towards the bowler

31.3

Raina to Simmons, 1 run, Raina drops one short and on off, punched off the backfoot to long off

31.2

Raina to Simmons, no run, tossed up and on off, punched back towards the bowler

31.1

Raina to Simmons, no run, Raina flights one on Simmons' pads, turned towards the on-side

30.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Dwayne Bravo, no run, tossed up and on middle, driven back towards the bowler

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, pushed through on off, Simmons was lunging forward in defence, gets an inside edge behind square for a single

30.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, FOUR, nicely done by Simmons, this was quicker and on the pads from Jadeja, he gets across, uses the pace of the ball and laps it very fine for a boundary

30.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up and on off, Simmons prods across and defends it towards the off-side

30.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, pushed through on off, Bravo eases it wide of cover for a single

Ravindra Jadeja [3.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack

Change of ends for Jadeja

Test hundred No. 38 - 154* Versus Australia at Sydney, January 2008. Result: Australia won by 122 runs. India vs Australia time again and a Test match at Sydney again which means only one thing the inevitable Sachin Tendulkar hundred. He had made hundreds at Sydney in two of his past three visits in 91-92 and 03-04 missing out in 99-00. Another splendid knock which gave India a vital 69-run lead but this match will be remembered for all the wrong reasons highly dubious umpiring and for the infamous Monkey Gate scandal. But nothing should take away from Sachin's glorious knock, if he had battled all the odds in his previous visit here in 2004 to make a double-ton, this unbeaten 154 was more of a turning the clock back, kind of innings. There were the sublime drives, the authentic back foot punches, the intentional upper-cuts and the trademark whips to the on-side which brought back vintage memories. Sadly though, all that brilliance was overshadowed and largely forgotten by the disgraceful and unwanted episodes the Test and the events that took place thereafter, which dominated everyone's minds.

29.6

Raina to Simmons, no run, floated ball on off, Simmons presses forward and drives it to mid-on

29.5

Raina to Simmons, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Simmons lunges forward and pushes it to the off-side

29.4

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Bravo comes on the front foot and guides it to the right of backward point

29.3

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, no run, bit short and just outside off, Bravo goes back and mistimes the punch to cover

29.2

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, no run, quicker and full outside off, Bravo presses forward and guides it to backward point

29.1

Raina to Dwayne Bravo, no run, flatter delivery on off, Bravo comes half way forward and pushes it back to the bowler

Suresh Raina [4.0-0-27-0] is back into the attack

28.6

Ashwin to Simmons, no run, tossed up delivery around off, Simmons comes slightly forward and defends it to the off-side. End of a magnificent spell from Ashwin

28.5

Ashwin to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run, Ashwin bowls this with Narine's kind of action. Drifts this on leg stump, Bravo stays in the crease and works it to deep mid wicket

28.4

Ashwin to Dwayne Bravo, no run, floated up around off, Bravo comes well forward and blocks it to the off-side

28.3

Ashwin to Dwayne Bravo, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Bravo comes well forward and drives it with an open face to Yuvraj at backward point, who dives and stops the ball

28.2

Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, quicker in air on the stumps, Simmons goes deep in the crease and nudges it to backward square leg

28.1

Ashwin to Simmons, no run, tossed up on off, Simmons comes on the front foot and tries to defend but the ball lobs off the pads to the leg-side

27.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, slower in air and on off, Simmons lunges forward and knocks it to point for a single

27.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, too full and on off, Simmons gets forward and digs it out to Jadeja

27.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up on off, Simmons presses forward and pushes it to back to the bowler

27.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, flatter delivery on off, Simmons stays back and defends it back onto the pitch

27.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, FOUR, it was a replay from the previous shot. Again short and just outside off, Simmons stays on leg stump and cuts past Mohit Sharma at gully for back to back boundaries

27.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, FOUR, Jadeja drops this short and outside off, Simmons goes on the back foot and cuts it to the deep backward point fence, the fielder was too square on the fence

Test hundred No. 37 - 122* Versus Bangladesh at Dhaka, May 2007. Result: India won by an innings and 239 runs. With a century behind his name in the previous Test and seemingly getting his touch back, Tendulkar made back-to-back hundreds in Tests for the 6th time in his career and the 1st time against Bangladesh. It was the first Test to be played at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Mirpur and it turned out to be a disastrous one for the home side who lost by an innings and 239 runs giving India their biggest Test win then. Habibul Bashar the Bangladesh skipper inserted the visitors in and they paid a heavy price for it. Tendulkar notched up his 37th ton and he was joined by 3 others as the Indian top 4 all scored tons the first time ever that such an occurrence has happened in Test cricket. Tendulkar's unbeaten 122 contained just 8 fours and a six but he ensured that the noose was firmly tightened on the Bangladeshis.

26.6

Ashwin to Dwayne Bravo, no run, flighted delivery on off, Bravo presses forward and defends it back to Ashwin

26.5

Ashwin to Dwayne Bravo, 2 runs, this one goes straight on with the arm, Bravo comes forward and tries to defend but gets a thick outside edge to third man for a couple

26.4

Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, floated up around off, Simmons skips down the track and drives it to long on

26.3

Ashwin to Simmons, no run, flatter and on off, Simmons goes on the back foot and defends it to the off-side

Ashwin to K Powell, out Stumped!! Ashwin has got his second wicket. Another batsmen has thrown away a start. This was given more air outside off, Powell comes down the track and is beaten by the flight, the ball goes past the bat and Dhoni is quick to whip the bails off. Excellent bowling from Ashwin once again. He has been superb today. K Powell st Dhoni b Ashwin 59(70) [4s-7 6s-1]

Ashwin to K Powell, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

25.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 2 runs, short and outside off, Simmons goes on the back foot and cuts it square of the wicket for a brace

25.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, quicker delivery just outside off, Simmons lifts his bat and lets it go

25.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, FOUR, gives this more air on off, Simmons gets under it and lofts it over mid-on, he didn't get it off the middle but it had enough on it to reach the fence

25.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, floated ball on the stumps, Simmons presses forward and defends it back down the pitch

25.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, flighted delivery around off, Simmons comes on the front foot and looks to defend but gets an edge that falls just short of the fielder at slip

25.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up and outside off, straightaway some turn with the different ball, Simmons goes for the drive but is beaten by the turn

The ball has become too wet and the umpires have changed it. The batsmen have a look at the ball and are happy with it. They have changed both the balls.

24.6

Ashwin to K Powell, no run, flighted ball on off, Powell comes on the front foot and defends it back to Ashwin

24.5

Ashwin to K Powell, FOUR, Ashwin tries to gives this more air, but the ball slips and goes on the full, Powell makes full use of it as he swings across the line and gets a boundary to deep square leg

24.4

Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, again quicker through the air on off, Simmons hangs back and punches it wide of mid-off

24.3

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, slightly short and on the stumps, Powell goes on the back foot nurdles it to backward square leg, they decide against the intended second

24.2

Ashwin to K Powell, no run, flatter and just outside off, Powell stays in the crease and pushes it to backward point

24.1

Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, tad quicker and on off, Simmons presses forward and pushes it to long on with a straight bat

Test hundred No. 36 - 101 Versus Bangladesh at Chittagong, May 2007. Result: Match drawn. The wait for No. 36 was quite a while. The record-breaking 35th ton had come in December 2005 and it was 17 months and 10 matches without a Test ton. To end that drought, Bangladesh were the right side and Tendulkar put an end to that drought with an innings of 101. This was a rain-affected match with only 219 overs out of a possible 450 bowled. Tendulkar was again sedate to begin with and his hundred contained just 9 fours. The other centurion Ganguly was far more aggressive and dominated the partnership with Sachin. Sachin's drought of going without a Test ton for 10 Tests and 17 innings was the longest he had endured in his career between his hundreds.

23.6

Ravindra Jadeja to K Powell, no run, flighted delivery on off, Powell leans forward and works it straight to mid-wicket

23.5

Ravindra Jadeja to K Powell, no run, too full and around off, Powell gets forward and aqueezes it back to Jadeja

23.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, again quicker through the air on off, Simmons stays back and punches it to long off

23.3

Ravindra Jadeja to K Powell, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Powell gets on his knees and sweeps it to deep mid wicket

23.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, quicker delivery on the pads, Simmons goes deep in the crease and nudges it to backward square leg

A slip and short leg in place

23.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, flatter delivery on off, Simmons goes on the back foot and pushes it to cover

Ravindra Jadeja, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Dhoni brings on Jadeja as soon as a right-hander comes in

22.6

Ashwin to K Powell, FOUR, Kieran Powell gets to his 4th ODI fifty. He gets there with a fine leg glance of a full delivery on leg stump. A well played innings from the young man. But he has to carry on if West Indies have to win this

22.5

Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, this one goes straight on with the angle from round the wicket, Simmons presses forward and guides it to short third man with an angled bat, he thought about the second but decide against it as Shami was onto it quickly

22.4

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, loopy delivery just outside off, Powell comes on the front foot and drives it to sweeper cover

Ashwin to Simmons, no run, flighted ball on off, Simmons lunges forward and defends it to the off-side

22.2

Ashwin to Simmons, wide, tossed up and turning down the leg side, Simmons lets it go and the umpire calls it a wide

Lendl Simmons, right handed bat, comes to the crease

22.1

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, out Caught by Dhoni!! Not lucky for the fourth time! Dhoni does not make the same mistake twice. Darren Bravo has thrown it away yet again after reaching a fifty. This was a quicker delivery just outside off, Bravo goes back and tries to cut but only manages an edge to Dhoni who takes the catch and lets out a sigh of relief. Powell at the other end is not happy seeing his partner get out. A well deserved wicket for Ashwin. Darren Bravo c Dhoni b Ashwin 50(54) [4s-8]

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

21.6

Shami to K Powell, SIX, fabulous shot! Short of length delivery on off, Powell stands up and muscles the pull over the deep mid wicket fence for the first six of the innings. The partnership between K Powell and Darren Bravo is now 100

21.6

Shami to K Powell, wide, slower delivery down the leg side, Powell lets it go and the umpire calls it a wide

21.5

Shami to K Powell, 2 runs, full delivery on the stumps, Powell gives the charge and lofts it back over the bowler, Yuvraj thought that it was going for the boundary and goes after it late, the batsmen also think it is a four and run only two. Poor cricket all-round

21.4

Shami to Darren Bravo, 1 run, Darren Bravo gets to his 14th ODI fifty. This is his 2nd in as many matches. On a length just outside off, Bravo stays in the crease and guides it to square third man

21.3

Shami to Darren Bravo, FOUR, very full delivery outside off, Darren Bravo gets down and opens the face of the bat to steer it to the third man fence, the man was very square

21.2

Shami to Darren Bravo, no run, length delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo stays in the crease and works it to mid-wicket

21.1

Shami to Darren Bravo, no run, Darren Bravo is riding his luck as he is dropped again. This was good length ball on the stumps, Bravo tries to work it to the leg-side but gets a leading edge to the left of Shami, who goes for it with one hand and puts down a difficult one

20.6

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, Dropped again! This time Raina the fielder. Quicker delivery outside off, Darren Bravo goes for the cut and gets a thick edge, the ball flies to Raina at slip, who goes for it with both hands and puts down a tough chance

20.5

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery on off, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and defends it to the off-side

20.4

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, Dropped. Slower in air and just outside off, Darren Bravo stays in the crease and tries to cut but gets a faint edge to Dhoni, who grabs at it and puts down a simple catch

20.3

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, flatter ball on the stumps, Powell gets inside the line and nudges it to backward square leg

20.2

Ashwin to K Powell, no run, bit quicker and on off, Powell comes down the track and blocks it with his pads as he is not to the pitch of the ball

20.1

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short delivery outside off, Darren Bravo goes back and cuts it to sweeper cover

19.6

Shami to K Powell, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Powell ducks under it easily and lets it go through

19.5

Shami to K Powell, no run, fuller length just outside off, Powell comes on the front foot and drives it to the left of the bowler, who does well to bend down and stop the ball, he also has a shy at the strikers end but Powell was always in

19.4

Shami to K Powell, 2 runs, slower delivery on the stumps, Powell shuffles across and flicks it to deep mid wicket for a couple

19.3

Shami to K Powell, no run, short of length on off, Powell goes back and guides it to backward point, he wanted the single but is sent back

19.2

Shami to K Powell, no run, good length ball around off, Powell comes slightly forward and defends it to the off-side

19.1

Shami to K Powell, leg byes, FOUR, poor ball to start the over from Shami. Drifts this length delivery on the pads, Powell stays in the crease and misses the flick as the ball goes off the pads to the fine leg fence

Mohammed Shami [1.0-0-5-0] is back into the attack

18.6

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, loops it up a bit more outside off, inviting Bravo to go after it, he is not tempted as he lets it go alone

18.5

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on off, Darren Bravo lunges forward and defends it to the off-side

18.4

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, FOUR, bit quicker and just outside off, Darren Bravo goes for the cut and gets thick outside edge to the third man fence, the ball races away on the wet outfield

18.3

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted ball on off, Darren Bravo presses forward and defends it with the bat in front of his pads

18.2

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, slows this up around off, Darren Bravo comes forward and plays it with soft bottom hands to the man at slip

18.1

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on off, Darren Bravo comes forward and drives, the ball goes high of the bat to mid-off

17.6

Raina to K Powell, no run, drifts this on the pads, Powell leans forward and turns it to mid-wicket

17.5

Raina to K Powell, no run, floated up on off, Powell lunges forward and defends it back to Raina

17.4

Raina to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter delivery on off, Darren Bravo goes on the back foot and punches it to deep extra cover

17.3

Raina to Darren Bravo, FOUR, excellent shot! Flighted delivery around off, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and drives it inside out to the deep extra cover fence. He has played a quite a few of these today

17.2

Raina to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on off, Darren Bravo comes forward and taps it to the off-side

17.1

Raina to K Powell, 1 run, quicker delivery around off, Powell goes back and punches it square of the wicket

The Indian players are in a huddle. Dhoni is doing all the talking. In the meanwhile, the groundsmen are using the ropes to clear the dew.

Drinks are on the field now

16.6

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Powell presses forward and drives it to long off

16.5

Ashwin to K Powell, no run, quicker delivery on off, Powell comes down the track and pushes it back to Ashwin

16.4

Ashwin to K Powell, no run, floated up just outside off, Powell gets across and leans forward to work it to mid-wicket

16.3

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, full delivery around off, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and drives it nicely but straight to sweeper cover

16.2

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, tossed up on off, Powell comes well forward and pushes it to long on

16.1

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, gives this plenty of air outside off, Darren Bravo goes hard at and the ball goes off a thickish outside edge square of the wicket

15.6

Raina to Darren Bravo, 1 run, again full and on off, Darren Bravo presses forward and drives it down to long on

15.5

Raina to K Powell, 1 run, flighted ball on off, Powell leans forward and pushes it to long on

15.4

Raina to K Powell, no run, tossed up on off, Powell lunges forward and defends it with the bat and pad close together

15.3

Raina to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter ball on the stumps, Darren Bravo goes back and works it to mid wicket

15.2

Raina to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, quicker delivery on off, Darren Bravo tries to go for a big one, the ball goes off the inside edge to deep square leg for a couple, he didn't need to play that shot

15.1

Raina to K Powell, 1 run, too full and just outside off, Powell comes forward and drives it with a straight bat to long off

14.6

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, slower in air and around off, Darren Bravo stays in the crease and knocks it to the off-side. End of another excellent Ashwin over

14.5

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, drifts this on middle and leg, Darren Bravo leans forward and works it to mid-wicket

14.4

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, much quicker and just outside off, Darren Bravo goes back and looks to cut but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge

14.3

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted ball on off, Darren Bravo goes hard at it and gets an inside edge to the left of Ashwin, who dives and half stops the ball, that was enough to prevent the single from being taken

14.2

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, bit quicker and on off, Darren Bravo comes half way forward and defends it to the off-side

14.1

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Powell comes forward and pushes to the left of Ashwin, Bravo does not give way and Ashwin lets it go between his legs

13.6

Raina to Darren Bravo, FOUR, poor delivery from Raina to end the over. Drifts this quicker delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo helps it on its way to the fine leg fence

13.5

Raina to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, flighted delivery outside off, Darren Bravo comes forward and drives it with the open face past a diving Ashwin at backward for a couple

13.4

Raina to K Powell, 1 run, too full and on the stumps, Powell gets forward and drives it down to long on

13.3

Raina to K Powell, no run, slower through the air on off, Powell lunges forward and knocks it to the off-side, he wanted the single but is sent back

13.2

Raina to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter ball on off, Darren Bravo make a bit of room and punches it to sweeper cover

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up on off, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and drills the drive to long off

12.5

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, gives this more air on middle, Powell takes couple of steps down the pitch and nudges it to backward square leg

12.4

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short and outside off, Darren Bravo rocks back and cuts it to sweeper cover

12.3

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Darren Bravo presses forward and drives it inside out to cover

12.2

Ashwin to K Powell, 1 run, floated up around off, Powell prefers to stay back and guide it to backward point for a quick single

12.1

Ashwin to K Powell, no run, tossed up on off, Powell lunges forward and defends it with the bat and pad close together

11.6

Raina to K Powell, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, Powell skips down the track and pushes it down to long on

11.5

Raina to K Powell, no run, quicker delivery on off, Powell goes on the back foot and blocks it to the off-side

11.4

Raina to K Powell, FOUR, lovely shot! Tossed up delivery on the stumps, Powell comes down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball as he flicks it to the deep mid wicket fence

11.3

Raina to K Powell, no run, flatter delivery on off, Powell hangs back and turns it to mid-wicket

11.2

Raina to Darren Bravo, 1 run, quicker delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo gets inside the line and turns it to mid wicket

11.1

Raina to K Powell, 1 run, short delivery outside off, Powell stays back and punches it to long off

Suresh Raina, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

10.6

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up around off, Darren Bravo lunges forward and plays it with soft bottom hands to the man at slip, the ball goes on the bounce

10.5

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, too full and on off, Darren Bravo drives it nicely but straight to cover

10.4

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, quicker delivery on the stumps, Darren Bravo goes on the back foot and defends it to the off-side

10.3

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, slower through the air, the ball turns away outside off, Darren Bravo gets forward and gets his bat away from the line

10.2

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted ball on off, Darren Bravo presses forward and defends it to the off-side

There is dew on the ground. Ashwin is seen wiping the ball and his hands

10.1

Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up around off, Darren Bravo comes forward and drives it uppishly to cover

Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Test hundred No. 36 - 101 Versus Bangladesh at Chittagong, May 2007. Result: Match drawn. The wait for No. 36 was quite a while. The record-breaking 35th ton had come in December 2005 and it was 17 months and 10 matches without a Test ton. To end that drought, Bangladesh were the right side and Tendulkar put an end to that drought with an innings of 101. This was a rain-affected match with only 219 overs out of a possible 450 bowled. Tendulkar was again sedate to begin with and his hundred contained just 9 fours. The other centurion Ganguly was far more aggressive and dominated the partnership with Sachin. Sachin's drought of going without a Test ton for 10 Tests and 17 innings was the longest he had endured in his career between his hundreds.

9.6

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, 1 run, sensible batting from Darren Bravo, good length ball on off, he stays in the crease and taps it to point for a quick single

9.5

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, FOUR, Darren Bravo is taking on the young bowler. Full delivery outside off, Darren Bravo gets slightly forward and slices it over backward point, this time to the right of sweeper cover

9.4

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, FOUR, fabulous shot! Again a half volley outside off, Darren Bravo leans forward and drives it beautifully to the deep extra cover fence, there was a man at sweeper cover but he has too square

9.3

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, FOUR, superb shot! Width provided on this full delivery, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and drives it to the sweeper cover fence, none of the fielders moved

9.2

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, 1 run, full delivery outside off, Powell takes couple of steps down the pitch and drives it to long off

9.1

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, no run, fuller length just outside off, Powell gets slightly forward and pushes it to the off-side

8.6

Shami to Darren Bravo, FOUR, lovely shot! Shami overpitched this outside off, Darren Bravo leans into the drive and caresses it to the deep extra cover fence. A copybook cover from little Bravo

8.5

Shami to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length on off, Darren Bravo gets right behind the line and defends it with a straight bat

8.4

Shami to Darren Bravo, no run, length delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo stays in the crease and taps it to the on-side

8.3

Shami to Darren Bravo, no run, tad short and on off, Darren Bravo stays on the back foot and knocks it to backward point

Two slips in place for Bravo

8.2

Shami to K Powell, 1 run, on a length around off, Powell stays back and dabs it down to third man for a single

8.1

Shami to K Powell, no run, starts off with a length delivery just outside off, Powell stays in the crease and guides it to backward point

Mohammed Shami, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

7.6

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, 1 run, fuller length just outside off, Powell presses forward and drives it to the man stationed at long off

7.5

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, no run, full delivery on off, Powell comes on the front foot and drives it to short cover

7.4

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, no run, good comeback from Mohit Sharma. Good length delivery just outside off, bowled with a cross seam, Powell looks to drive away from the body and is beaten as the ball goes past the inside edge

7.3

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, FOUR, excellent shot! Powell is looking good with every shot. This was not a bad ball, it was on a length around off, Powell gets forward and drives it on the up to the deep extra cover fence

7.2

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, 1 run, good length ball on off, Darren Bravo gets inside the line and flicks it to fine leg, Bhuvneshwar does well to stop the ball since it was travelling at a fair pace

7.1

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length just outside off, Darren Bravo shoulders arms to that and lets it go through

6.6

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, full delivery comes in with the angle, Powell leans forward and drives it to Dhawan at mid-on

Bhuvneshwar comes round the wicket

6.5

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, FOUR, by far the best shot from Powell. Full delivery on middle and off, Powell gets forward and presents the full face of the bat to drive past the bowler for the third boundary of the over

6.4

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, tad short and outside off, Powell goes back and cuts it to backward point

6.3

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, fuller length on the stumps, Powell stays in the crease and pushes it to mid-on

6.2

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, FOUR, poor delivery from Bhuvneshwar. Bowls this short at his pace, Powell rocks back and pulls it on the bounce to the deep backward square leg fence

6.1

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, FOUR, edged but four. This was short of length delivery around off, Powell plays it away from the body and gets an edge to the third man fence, the man at slip was very wide and Dhoni was up to the stumps. A normal first slip would have gobbled that up

5.6

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, no run, overpitched outside off, Darren Bravo leans forward and drives it crisply but straight to Yuvraj at backward point

5.5

Mohit Sharma to Darren Bravo, no run, full delivery comes in with the angle, Darren Bravo gets forward and defends it to the off-side

Two slips in place for Bravo and Mohit Sharma comes round the wicket

Darren Bravo, left handed bat, comes to the crease

5.4

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, out Caught by Dhoni!! The ploy to come up to the stumps has worked. It was a brilliant catch from the skipper. Full delivery just outside off, Samuels drives away from the body and gets an edge, Dhoni standing up takes a good low catch. He is ecstatic as he took the catch. It was a lose shot from Samuels and Windies are in some trouble here. Samuels c Dhoni b Mohit Sharma 8(10) [4s-2]

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Dhoni is up to the stumps

5.3

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, FOUR, another super shot. Overpitched outside off, Samuels gets forward and lofts it over the extra cover fielder for another boundary

5.2

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, FOUR, fabulous shot! This was good length ball outside off, Samuels gets slightly forward and extends his arms to drive it on the up to the deep extra cover fence, he gets off the mark in style

5.1

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, no run, short of length on off, Samuels goes on the back foot and pushes it towards cover

4.6

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, loud shout for LBW. Lenght delivery on the stumps, Powell misses the flick and is rapped on the pads, the appeal is turned down by the umpire as it pitched outside leg-stump

4.5

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, run-out chance missed. This was on a length on middle, Powell gets forward and pushes it to mid-on, he wanted the single but is sent back, Dhawan throws it way over Dhoni, a clean throw would have got the wicket of Powell

4.4

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, fuller length around off, Powell comes on the front foot and drives it nicely but straight to mid-off, he is timing it sweetly but straight to the fielder

4.3

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, full delivery on the pads, Powell leans forward and finds the fielder at mid-wicket

Dhoni is up to the stumps again

4.2

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, good length ball on off, Powell comes down the pitch and drives it on the up to Rohit at cover, he is not able to find the gaps

4.1

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, back of a length on leg stump, Powell stays in the crease and tucks it to mid-wicket

3.6

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, no run, fuller length on off, Samuels comes slightly forward and drives it back to the bowler, his bottom hand comes off as he plays this

3.5

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, no run, tad short in length and outside off, Samuels goes hard at it and cuts it away from the body, he gets an inside edge that does not carry to Dhoni, the others were appealing but Dhoni says it did not carry

3.4

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, no run, short of length on off, Samuels stays leg-side and punches it to the right of cover, the fielder dives and stops the ball

3.3

Mohit Sharma to Samuels, no run, length delivery around off, Samuels does not move his feet as he knock it to the off-side

3.2

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, 1 run, on a length around off, Powell takes couple of steps down the track and punches it to Shami at mid-off, who misfields, had he collected and had a shy who knows what would have happened

3.1

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, no run, good length ball just outside off, Powell comes half way forward and pushes it to backward point

2.6

Bhuvneshwar to Samuels, no run, length delivery on off, Samuels gets behind the line and defends it to the off-side

2.5

Bhuvneshwar to Samuels, no run, on a length and outside off, this one keeps low, Samuels watches it carefully and lets it go alone, the ball goes on the bounce to Dhoni

Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Bhuvneshwar was down as he took the catch. That ball was travelling and it would have hurt. But he is back and is ready for the next ball

2.4

Bhuvneshwar to Charles, out Caught&Bowled!! India have got an early breakthrough. This was tad short in length around off, Charles comes slightly forward and drives it on the up straight back to the bowler, the ball gets stuck in his mid riff and Bhuvneshwar does well to hold on to it. Just the kind of start that India needed. Charles c and b Bhuvneshwar 12(9) [4s-2]

Bhuvneshwar to Charles, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

A gully in place

2.3

Bhuvneshwar to Charles, no run, back of a length on off, Charles stays in the crease and knocks it to the off-side

2.2

Bhuvneshwar to Charles, no run, good length ball just outside off, Charles stays on leg stump and drives it on the up to cover

2.1

Bhuvneshwar to Charles, 2 runs, short of length on off, Charles stands tall and pushes it between backward point and cover for a couple, he got high on the bat

Dhoni is upto the stumps now

1.6

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, no run, on a length around off, Powell gets behind it and pushes it with a straight bat back to the bowler

1.5

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, no run, good length ball on off, Powell stays in the crease and turns it to mid-wicket

1.4

Mohit Sharma to Charles, 1 run, again short and outside off, Charles goes on the back foot and cuts it to third man, the ball is skidding of the surface

1.3

Mohit Sharma to Charles, no run, bit short in length around off, Charles stands tall and cuts it straight to cover, this was there to be put away and he missed out

1.2

Mohit Sharma to Charles, FOUR, edged but four. This was short of length shapes away tad just outside off, Charles goes hard at it away from the body and edges it to the third man fence, a dive from the fielder is in vain as the ball raced away

1.1

Mohit Sharma to K Powell, 1 run, starts off with a short delivery outside off, Powell goes back and cuts it to deep backward point, Dhawan does well to run around and keep them to one

Mohit Sharma, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Bhuvneshwar to Charles, FOUR, lovely shot! This was a length delivery around off, Charles stays in his crease and punches it between extra cover and mid-off for the first boundary. The outfield is even more faster with the dew coming in

0.5

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, 1 run, full delivery just outside off, Powell comes forward and drives it to the right of Rohit, who dives and stops some runs for his team

0.4

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, on a length and way outside off, Powell is not interested in playing at those

0.3

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, good length ball angled across the left-handed Powell, he lets it go through

0.2

Bhuvneshwar to K Powell, no run, on a good length and holding its line outside off, Powell is late in bringing his bat down, gets an inside edge as the ball rolls past the off-stump

0.1

Bhuvneshwar to Charles, 1 run, short of a length and angling away from the right hander, steered away towards third man for a single

Charles and K Powell are at the crease. Charles is on strike. Bhuvneshwar will open the attack

Welcome back..

Test hundred No. 35 - 109 Versus Sri Lanka at Delhi, December 2005. Result: India won by 188 runs. A record-breaking ton and a very poignant one too as Sachin went past Sunil Gavaskar's tally of 34 Test tons to take his place at the top of the summit amongst leading century-makers in the longest format of the game. The first half of the hundred was a patient one, with Tendulkar taking his time to assess the conditions and then slowly building an innings. The second one was more flashy and he opened out. The moment finally came at 4:45pm in fading light as he turned Vaas to fine leg for a single. Tendulkar admitted it was an emotional moment and added: "The wait was more for the people than for me.

17:20 IST: A decent effort in the end from India. They looked good for more when Kohli was going all guns blazing. He looked set to create history by scoring three consective tons on this ground, it was not to be though as Rampaul sent him packing for 99. Rohit Sharma fell early and Dhawan promised more than just 35. Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina disappointed yet again, and it was left to skipper MS Dhoni to lift India to a challenging score. 'Captain Cool' did his job and India will be pretty happy with their final tally. Ravi Rampaul was the best bowler on display, although his figures were damaged right at the end. Narine started poorly but pulled it back with an excellent spell during the batting PP. Join us at 17:50 IST for the chase.

49.6

J Holder to Bhuvneshwar, 1 run, Holder keeps it full and wide outside off, driven without any timing towards cover point, the batsmen sneak in a single. India end up with 288

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, right handed bat, comes to the crease

49.5

J Holder to Ashwin, out Caught by Charles!! Ashwin departs after a cameo, Dhoni is not happy though, he will remain at the non-striker's end for the final ball. This was a length ball from Holder, Ashwin tried to be too cheeky, was looking to play the reverse pull, runs it off the face of the bat to the keeper. He falls after an excellent cameo. Ashwin c Charles b J Holder 19(10) [4s-2 6s-1]

J Holder to Ashwin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

49.4

J Holder to Ashwin, SIX, Ashwin joins in the fun! This was full and on the stumps, the slower ball from Holder. Ashwin picked up the slower ball, heaves it through the line and sends it over the ropes at backward square leg

49.3

J Holder to Dhoni, 1 run, high full toss from Holder, Dhoni drags it towards mid-wicket for a single. He is not happy with himself, misses out on a maximum

49.2

J Holder to Ashwin, 1 run, Holder keeps it full and on the stumps, Ashwin drags it heave wide of mid-wicket. There was two on that shot, but Dhoni is happy with a single. He wants the strike

49.1

J Holder to Ashwin, FOUR, cracking shot, this was full and outside off from Holder, Ashwin makes room by backing away and goes over extra cover for a boundary

48.6

Rampaul to Dhoni, SIX, 50th fifty for Dhoni , spoils Rampaul's figures a tad. This was pitched up by Rampaul, right in the zone for the whippy lash. Dhoni clears his left leg, swings through the line and sends it soaring deep into the stands at long on

48.5

Rampaul to Dhoni, SIX, massive, Rampaul misses out on the yorker, ends up offering a length ball to Dhoni, he clears his left leg and swings it high and miles over long on for a maximum

48.4

Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, Rampaul keeps it full and on the stumps as Ashwin backs away, driven straight to the fielder at extra cover

48.3

Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, excellent change of pace from Rampaul, this was the slower ball, Ashwin has an almighty swing and misses

48.2

Rampaul to Dhoni, 1 run, another slower short ball from Rampaul, Dhoni swings hard and gets a single to deep mid-wicket

48.1

Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Dhoni goes for the big swing over square leg and misses

47.6

J Holder to Dhoni, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Dhoni drives it to long on. Dhoni wants the second run but is sensibly sent back by Ashwin, 12 runs from the over

47.5

J Holder to Ashwin, 1 run, Holder keeps it full and on Ashwin's pads, he clears his left leg and heaves it to mid-wicket

47.4

J Holder to Dhoni, 1 run, Holder keeps it full and on Dhoni's pads, clipped away to deep mid-wicket for a single

47.3

J Holder to Dhoni, FOUR, poor fielding from Darren Bravo now! This was a low full toss from Holder, Dhoni made room and scooped it wide of mid-wicket. Bravo runs across from long on and ends up letting the ball go through his legs

47.2

J Holder to Ashwin, 1 run, short of a length and on the stumps, Ashwin pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket, goes to the fielder on a bounce

47.1

J Holder to Ashwin, FOUR, handy runs for Ashwin, this was full and on the stumps, Ashwin shuffles across and helps it past the keeper, third consecutive boundary for India

Jason Holder [8.0-0-38-0] is back into the attack

46.6

Rampaul to Dhoni, FOUR, clever shot, the fine leg was inside the ring and Dhoni has lapped this expertly past him. This was banged in short by Rampaul, Dhoni swivels across and helps it past the fielder for a boundary

46.5

Rampaul to Dhoni, FOUR, cracking shot, width on offer from Rampaul, Dhoni gets across and chops it to the right of point. Permaul lumbers down lazily and allows the ball to go past him to the fence. Rampaul is left unimpressed

46.4

Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Ashwin was looking to work it towards the on-side, gets a leading edge that pops wide of cover for a single

Ravichandran Ashwin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.3

Rampaul to Ravindra Jadeja, out Bowled!! Cleaned him up! Rampaul has his fourth wicket, this was pitched up on off and angled back into Jadeja. He was looking to work it towards the on-side, is beaten for sheer pace and has his leg stump sent cart-wheeling. West Indies continue to fightback, India are losing the plot towards the end of their batting stint. Ravindra Jadeja b Rampaul 10(20)

Rampaul to Ravindra Jadeja, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

46.2

Rampaul to Dhoni, 1 run, on a good length and on off, pushed back past the bowler for a single to mid-on

46.1

Rampaul to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Jadeja was making room for the cut, gets a thick edge towards third man for a single

Ravi Rampaul [8.0-0-35-3] is back into the attack

45.6

Dwayne Bravo to Dhoni, SIX, easy pickings for Dhoni , another juicy full toss on the pads, Dhoni gets across and swings it high and over backward square leg for a maximum. Poor ball to end a good over from Bravo

45.5

Dwayne Bravo to Dhoni, 2 runs, low full toss from Bravo, Dhoni drills it wide of long on for an easy brace

45.4

Dwayne Bravo to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Bravo keeps it full and outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover for a single

45.3

Dwayne Bravo to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, good running from Jadeja, nudges a slower ball in front of mid-wicket, runs hard for the first run and gets back for the second with ease

45.2

Dwayne Bravo to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, strange batting from Jadeja , this was pitched up and drifting down leg, the slower off-cutter from Bravo, he was letting it go and is surprised as the ball hits his body

45.1

Dwayne Bravo to Dhoni, 1 run, low full toss from Bravo, he was going for the yorker, Dhoni squeezes it in front of square leg and calls for a quick single. The fielder shys at the bowler's end and misses, ends up rapping Dhoni on his hands

Dwayne Bravo [7.0-0-42-0] is back into the attack

Test hundred No. 34 - 248* Versus Bangladesh at Dhaka, December 2004. Result: India won by an innings and 140 runs. Tendulkar's highest Test score till date and also a very significant one for it enabled him to draw level with his idol, Sunil Gavaskar in the all-time list for most hundreds in Tests. The innings was special because Tendulkar had been battling a tennis elbow for at least four months before the match and he was helped by a generous Bangladesh side who dropped him thrice before he reached 50. The knock lasted 379 balls and took nine hours and 12 minutes. When he reached 100, he joined an elite club of Gary Kirsten and Steve Waugh as the only men to have scored Test centuries against all countries. As the innings progressed, the Tendulkar of old resurfaced and that proved to be the death knell for an average Bangladeshi side.

44.6

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, excellent over from Narine , this was pushed through quicker and outside off, no room for Jadeja to work with, he jams it towards the off-side. Narine ends a terrific spell, his figures are much better now

44.5

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, quicker ball from Narine, Jadeja was cramped for room as he looked to cut, chops it towards 2nd slip

44.4

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, tossed up and on off, spins back into Jadeja, defended towards the on-side

44.3

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, this one spins the other way, the off-break from Narine, Jadeja was pushing forward and misses

44.2

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, the wrong 'un from Narine, gets it to spin back into Jadeja, he did not pick it up one bit, was looking to cut and ends up jamming it down the pitch

44.1

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, tossed up and on off, Jadeja gets well forward and defends it

43.6

J Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, another slower ball from Holder, Jadeja nudges it in front of mid-wicket for a single

43.5

J Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, juicy full toss from Holder, driven straight to the fielder at extra cover, missed out on a boundary here

43.4

J Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, short of a length and just outside off, Jadeja steers it off the face of the bat towards third man. Rampaul fumbles and allows a second run

43.3

J Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Holder comes from round the wicket and angles one back into Jadeja, it was the slower ball. Jadeja dabs it in front of point, wants a single and is sent back

J Holder to Dhoni, no run, Holder keeps it full and on Dhoni's pads, flicked straight to the fielder at mid-wicket

42.6

Narine to Dhoni, 1 run, the straighter ball from Narine, Dhoni goes deep into his crease and works it square on the off-side for a single

42.5

Narine to Dhoni, no run, pushed through by Narine, Dhoni shuffles across and defends it

42.4

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, fraction too short from Narine, Jadeja makes room and cuts it to deep point for a single

42.3

Narine to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Narine flights one on off, Jadeja lunges forward and blocks

42.2

Narine to Dhoni, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Dhoni lunges forward and works it behind square for a single

42.1

Narine to Dhoni, no run, flatter and on the pads, turned towards the on-side

41.6

J Holder to Dhoni, 1 run, tad fuller and just outside off, worked wide of cover for a single, retains the strike with that run

41.5

J Holder to Dhoni, SIX, Dhoni tees off! This was pitched up and held its line outside off, Dhoni gets forward and lifts it high and over long off, lands in the 2nd tier of the stands. 1st shot of anger from Dhoni

41.4

J Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Jadeja prods forward and works it in front of square on the off-side

41.3

J Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, short and wide from Holder, Jadeja gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to the right of point where the skipper tumbles and saves a boundary

41.2

J Holder to Dhoni, 1 run, too straight from Holder, nudged behind square for a single

41.1

J Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, width on offer from Holder, Jadeja stays back and cracks it square on the off-side for a single

Jason Holder [6.0-0-25-0] is back into the attack

40.6

Narine to Dhoni, no run, beauty from Narine , this one went the other way, Dhoni was hanging on the back-foot, he was expecting it to spin back into him, ends up playing down the wrong line and is beaten

40.5

Narine to Dhoni, no run, Dhoni did not pick one that spun back in, he was surprised by the bounce and is struck on the pads

40.4

Narine to Dhoni, no run, flighted and on off, Dhoni makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at cover

40.3

Narine to Dhoni, no run, Narine drifts one on the stumps, pushed back towards the bowler

40.2

Narine to Dhoni, no run, flighted and on the pads, Dhoni nudges it towards the on-side

40.1

Narine to Dhoni, no run, tossed up and on middle, Dhoni clips it towards square leg

Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Test hundred No. 33 - 194* Versus Pakistan at Multan, March 2004. Result: India won by an innings and 52 runs. This match will be most remembered for the surprise declaration that Rahul Dravid the then acting captain came up when Sachin was on 194 rather than for the exploits of the Indian team. Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to score a triple-century and Sachin contributed a big hundred of his own. On a slow and placid Multan track, the duo feasted on the Pakistani bowlers adding 326 for the third wicket. When it was time for a move on, Tendulkar batted a little too slowly for Dravid's liking to get to his 200 and the latter declared. Tendulkar didn't take the field that evening and later in the press conference expressed his surprise and disappointment at the decision to declare. But the decision to declare had no impact on the game as Pakistan folded just 12 balls into the final day to hand India an innings win. To clear any lingering mistrust over his decision, Dravid called Tendulkar aside for a one-on-one and everything was sorted which showed a rare understanding of the situation and also demonstrated a facet of the new Team India which wouldn't have been possible in the faction-ridden teams of the past.

39.6

Rampaul to Kohli, out Caught by J Holder!! Stunning catch from Holder! This was the effort ball from Rampaul, banged this one short and on the stumps. Kohli was surprised by the short ball, swivelled across and went for the hook. He could not keep the ball down though as it flew towards long leg, it was dying on Holder who sprinted from the fence, dives full length forward and gets his hands underneath the ball. He does well to keep it in control even as he tumbled onto the ground. Kohli c J Holder b Rampaul 99(100) [4s-9]

Rampaul to Kohli, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Kohli is out on 99. The umpire wants to check for the no-ball, it is fine. Kohli has to go. That was a stunning catch from Holder at long leg.

39.5

Rampaul to Dhoni, 1 run, the slower ball from Rampaul, Dhoni was early into the drive, he spoons it in the air but gets it well wide and short of mid-off

39.4

Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, WI are keeping Dhoni quiet, this was pitched up and held its line on off, defended with a straight bat

39.3

Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, back of a length and on off, Dhoni prods forward and pushes it towards the off-side

39.2

Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Dhoni stays in his crease and pushes it towards the off-side

39.1

Rampaul to Kohli, 1 run, short of a length and on the stumps, Kohli pushes it wide of mid-on for a single

38.6

Narine to Dhoni, no run, Narine tosses one on off and gets it to spin back into Dhoni, he makes room and pushes it back towards the bowler

38.5

Narine to Dhoni, no run, Narine gives this one more air, Dhoni prods forward and defends it towards the on-side

Narine to Dhoni, no run, flighted and on the stumps, Dhoni presses across and defends it

38.2

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, Narine comes from round the wicket and drifts one onto Kohli's pads, tucked behind square for a single

38.1

Narine to Dhoni, 1 run, fraction too short from Narine, Dhoni makes room and cuts it in front of point. Darren Bravo gets across and makes a half stop, saves three runs for his team

37.6

Rampaul to Dhoni, 1 run, Rampaul bangs one short and on the stumps, Dhoni swivels across and pulls it away towards long leg

37.5

Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Dhoni moves across and defends it

37.4

Rampaul to Kohli, 1 run, tad fuller and on the stumps, punched with a straight bat to long on

37.3

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Kohli lunges forward and plays with an open face towards backward point

MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease

37.2

Rampaul to Raina, out Caught by Dwayne Bravo!! Aimless slog from Raina and he has to go back to the hut. Utter shambolic cricket from him. This was pitched up and angled back into Raina, he was looking to slug it away over mid-wicket, closes the face of the bat a bit too early and gets the leading edge. Bravo keeps his eyes on the ball as he goes back from point and completes an easy catch. Raina fails once again, India lose their fourth wicket. Raina c Dwayne Bravo b Rampaul 23(24) [4s-2]

Rampaul to Raina, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

37.1

Rampaul to Kohli, 1 run, Rampaul strays one on the pads, clipped in front of square for a single

Ravi Rampaul [6.0-0-30-1] is back into the attack

36.6

Narine to Raina, no run, Narine flights one on off and gets it to spin away, left alone

36.5

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, pushed through quicker by Narine, clipped behind square for a single

36.4

Narine to Kohli, no run, tossed up and on middle, Kohli goes back and nudges it towards mid-wicket

36.3

Narine to Kohli, no run, Narine pitches one on off and gets it to angle away, chopped straight to the fielder at backward point

36.2

Narine to Raina, 1 run, Narine drops one short and gets it to spin away from Raina, dabbed away behind point for a single

36.1

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, Narine comes from round the wicket and flights one on off, punched off the backfoot towards long on, brings up India's 200

Sunil Narine [5.0-0-31-0] is back into the attack

Narine is back into the attack

35.6

J Holder to Raina, no run, excellent bowling from Holder, keeps it full and outside off, Raina can only manage to dig it out back towards the bowler

35.5

J Holder to Raina, no run, length ball from Holder, this was full and in the zone for the drive, Raina gets forward and drives it straight to the fielder at cover

35.4

J Holder to Kohli, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, driven towards long on for a single

35.3

J Holder to Raina, 1 run, Holder comes from round the wicket and angles on Raina's hips, nudged behind square for a single

35.2

J Holder to Kohli, 1 run, Holder keeps it full and on the stumps, jammed towards long on for a single

35.1

J Holder to Kohli, 2 runs, Holder goes for the yorker and offers a low full toss, flicked wide of long on for a brace

Jason Holder [5.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack

Time for the batting PP. More fun awaits us here. Two well set batsmen and India will look to cash in.

Test hundred No. 32 - 241* Versus Australia at Sydney, January 2004. Result: Match drawn. It was sort of a mini-crisis for Sachin going into the Sydney Test of 2004 he hadn't got a Test ton in 7 matches and was going through a slump which saw him getting out repeatedly edging the ball outside the off stump. So in order to put an end to that, Sachin produced a remarkable knock of an unbeaten 241 his highest Test score then which didn't include a single cover drive. He had completely eliminated that shot from his armor and gave the bowlers no chance, playing balls from outside off through the on-side. He was outscored by Laxman during their stand, but he was never bothered. He showed great restraint and played at balls only when he had to. It was an innings that stood out for the sheer determination and the will to make runs at all costs attitude of Sachin. He stole the thunder from Steve Waugh's final Test in front of an adoring home crowd which had come to see their favorite son, but instead saw yet another Sachin hundred. Later when asked why he had decided to abandon the cover drive, he had this to say: "I had got out a couple of times to balls bowled outside the off stump," he said, "so I decided not to play that stroke (the cover-drive). They were bowling consistently outside the off stump, and I decided to leave all those balls. Then they had to bowl to me and I used the pace of the ball.

34.6

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, punched towards long on for a single

34.5

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, FOUR, swatted, Kohli is treating the bowling with absolurte disdain, this was the attempted cutter from Bravo, but ends up dragging it halfway down the track. Kohli is quick to rock back and pulls it wide of Samuels at mid-wicket, he got a hand onto it but can't save the boundary

34.4

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, no run, full and a hint of movement back into Kohli, he prods across and clips it to mid-wicket

34.3

Dwayne Bravo to Raina, 1 run, Bravo bangs one short and just outside off, not much pace to trouble Raina, he swivels across, rolls his wrists around it and helps it behind square

34.2

Dwayne Bravo to Raina, FOUR, lovely shot, this was pitched up and held its line outside off, Raina gets forward, presents a high elbow and swings through the line, clears mid-off with ease and races away to the fence

34.1

Dwayne Bravo to Raina, no run, on a good length and on off, Raina makes room by backing away and dabs it straight to the fielder at point

33.6

Simmons to Raina, 1 run, width on offer from Simmons, Raina plays with an open face and guides it towards third man

33.5

Simmons to Raina, no run, tad fuller and on off, Raina presses forward and blocks

33.4

Simmons to Kohli, 1 run, Simmons shortens his length on middle, punched towards long on for a run

33.3

Simmons to Raina, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, eased towards long off for a single

33.2

Simmons to Kohli, 1 run, more luck for India, this time it is Kohli, this was pitched up and well outside off, Kohli went hard on the drive, gets a thick inside edge that brushes past the off-stump

33.1

Simmons to Raina, 1 run, Powell drops a dolly, this was an absolute sitter. A poor ball from Simmons, short and well down leg, Raina was down on his knees as he looked to help it on its way, gets it right off the middle of the bat but straight to Powell at short fine, he gets both hands and shells a clanger. Raina survives

Lendl Simmons, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

32.6

Dwayne Bravo to Raina, 1 run, this was pitched up and well outside off, Raina leans into the drive and gets a single to deep cover

32.5

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, Bravo bangs one short and gets it to rear on Kohli, he gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep square leg

32.4

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, no run, Kohli shimmies down the track to a well pitched up ball and drives it to mid-off

32.3

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, FOUR, easy pickings for Kohli, length ball on the pads, Kohli gets inside the line and helps it on its way for a boundary

32.2

Dwayne Bravo to Raina, 1 run, streaky! Bravo came from round the wicket and angled one into Raina before getting it to slant across, Raina was looking to work it towards the on-side, is slightly squared up and gets a thick edge towards third man

32.1

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Kohli shuffles across and flicks it in front of square on the on-side for a single

Drinks are on the field now

31.6

Permaul to Raina, FOUR, 1st boundary for Raina, Permaul pushed this one quicker, but ends up drifting onto Raina's pads, he gets inside the line and helps it on its way, beats the man running across from fine leg for a boundary

31.5

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, Permaul floats one on off, Kohli presses forward and works it square on the off-side for a single

31.4

Permaul to Raina, 1 run, quicker ball from Permaul, the line is well outside leg though, swung away behind square for a single

Permaul to Kohli, FOUR, lovely shot, width on offer from Permaul, Kohli goes deep into his crease, rocks back and cuts it in front of point, beats the man in the fence for a boundary

31.1

Permaul to Kohli, FOUR, fab shot, fraction too short from Permaul, Kohli is quick to rock back and pulls it high and wide of long on for a boundary

30.6

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, Bravo drifts one on the pads, flicked away towards long leg for a single

30.5

Dwayne Bravo to Raina, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Raina leans into the drive and gets it past cover for a single

30.4

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, almost a catch, Kohli was looking to work one towards the on-side, he closed the face of the bat and gets a leading edge back towards the bowler. Bravo gets his hand on that, but can't hold onto the chance. A life for Kohli

30.3

Dwayne Bravo to Raina, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Raina dabs it down towards third man for a single

30.2

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, too straight from Bravo, Kohli nudges it past square leg for a single

30.1

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, FOUR, nicely played by Kohli, Bravo fired this one on the pads as Kohli was coming down the track, he just about gets some bat on that and the fine glance beats the keeper to the fence

Dwayne Bravo [4.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack

Test hundred No. 31 - 176 Versus West Indies at Kolkata, October 2002. Result: Match drawn. India were under pressure going into the 2nd innings having conceded a 139-run lead and it got even worse when they were reduced to 4/87. Then things began to turn as Sachin and Laxman built a 214-run partnership for the 5th wicket. It was a trademark Tendulkar innings which saw him repeatedly put the bad ball away. It was Tendulkar's 1st ton at the Eden Gardens as well. He was neither too aggressive nor too defensive but still got the job done and silenced his critics who often criticized him for not coming up with the goods when the team needed it the most. Together with Laxman, Tendulkar saved India from what would have been an embarrassing loss at home against a decent West Indian side.

29.6

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, bit short and outside off, Kohli hangs back and punches it to sweeper cover

29.5

Permaul to Raina, 1 run, short delivery on middle and leg, Raina stays in the crease and pulls it along the ground to long leg

29.4

Permaul to Raina, no run, quicker ball on off, Raina makes a bit of room and knocks it to backward point

29.3

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, flatter delivery on off, Kohli goes on the back foot and pushes it to long on

29.2

Permaul to Kohli, no run, fired in just outside off, Kohli gets forward and slaps the drive straight to Simmons at extra cover

29.1

Permaul to Raina, 1 run, flighted ball around off, Raina comes down the track and drives it long on

29.1

Permaul to Raina, wide, tossed up and turning down the leg side, Raina moves across and misses the nudge, the ball was very close to leg stump but the umpire does not like it and calls it a wide

Veerasammy Permaul [8.0-0-35-1] is back into the attack

28.6

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, on a length around off, Kohli presses forward and pushes it back to the bowler

28.5

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, good length ball on off, Kohli gets slightly forward and knocks it to the left of Powell at backward point

28.4

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, tad short in length and outside off, Kohli goes on the back foot and guides it to backward point

28.3

Rampaul to Raina, 1 run, back of a length on off, Raina hops up and tucks it to backward square leg, he wanted the second but is sent back by Kohli

Rampaul comes round the wicket to Raina

28.2

Rampaul to Kohli, 1 run, full delivery just outside off, Kohli gets forward and drives it down to long on

28.1

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, short of length around off, Kohli gets behind the line and works it to mid-wicket

27.6

Sammy to Kohli, 1 run, good length ball on off, Kohli shuffles across and tucks it to deep square leg

27.5

Sammy to Raina, 1 run, Raina gets off the mark after getting out for a duck in the first ODI. Full delivery around off, Raina gets forward and opens the face of the bat to steer it to deep backward point

Suresh Raina, left handed bat, comes to the crease

27.4

Sammy to Yuvraj, out Caught by Samuels!! Sammy provides the much needed wicket for West Indies. This was short and around off, Yuvraj could have hit that anywhere but instead he hits it straight to Samuels at mid-wicket, who takes a good catch. He had just started to look good before he threw it away. He got it very high on the bat. Yuvraj c Samuels b Sammy 28(49) [4s-3 6s-1]

Sammy to Kohli, FOUR, poor bowling from Sammy. Short of length delivery on the pads, Kohli gets inside the line and tucks it to the backward square leg fence for back to back boundaries

27.1

Sammy to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli gets to his 28th ODI fifty. This was a slower delivery around off, Kohli waits for it and late cuts it past short third man for a boundary

Darren Sammy, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

26.6

Rampaul to Kohli, 1 run, the patented, trademark Kohli check-drive, in the air, but wide of mid-off

26.5

Rampaul to Yuvraj, 1 run, length ball on the stumps, worked wide of mid-on for a quick single

26.4

Rampaul to Yuvraj, no run, floaty half-volley, but Yuvraj can only find mid-off with a firm off-drive

26.3

Rampaul to Kohli, 1 run, softly dabs the length ball towards sweeper and takes the run

26.2

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, cracking cover drive, but straight to the fielder

26.1

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, the inswinger raps Kohli on the pads, Rampaul thought he had Kohli, but no-one supported him in his appeal, it may have struck Kohli outside off and also the height might have been an issue

Ravi Rampaul [4.0-0-25-1] is back into the attack

25.6

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, quicker delivery on off, Kohli stays back and pushes it to long on

25.5

Permaul to Yuvraj, 1 run, short and on off, Yuvraj goes on the back foot and pulls it to backward square leg

25.4

Permaul to Yuvraj, FOUR, Yuvraj is finding some form here. This was full and on the stumps, Yuvraj goes on his knees and sweeps it to the deep square leg fence. After umpteen attempts to play the sweep he gets one right

25.3

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, tossed up on off, Kohli leans forward and works it to long on

25.2

Permaul to Kohli, no run, again short and around off, Kohli rocks back and misses the cut again. He would be very disappointed that he missed out on two bad deliveries

25.1

Permaul to Kohli, no run, short and just outside off, Kohli goes back and looks to cut but misses

Test hundred No. 30 - 193 Versus England at Leeds, August 2002. Result: India won by an innings and 46 runs. The conditions were dark, dank and gloomy. The pitch was a haven for fast bowlers. The experts were crying for the captain who wins the toss to bowl first, in order to exploit the conditions. The venue was Headingley where historically teams have fielded first. India had a poor record when confronted with seaming conditions early on and more importantly they were 0-1 down coming into the game. So with everything pointing only one way, what does the skipper do? Win the toss and then make the brave call of batting first. It turned out to be a masterstroke as India made 628 with Tendulkar top-scoring with 193. He was severe on the English bowlers and one particular shot stands out for the sheer distance it travelled charging Andy Caddick and then depositing him way back into the deep midwicket stands. It was thrilling batting and one that the crowds thoroughly enjoyed. It set India on their way to an innings win and Ganguly's decision was vindicated. The Leeds win of 2002 marked the birth of a new Team India which knew how to win under all conditions and against all opposition even when the odds were heavily stacked against them.

24.6

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, back to the regular off-spinner outside off, Yuvraj gets his bat away from the line of the ball

24.5

Narine to Yuvraj, SIX, excellent shot! Narine goes round the wicket and bowls this carrom ball full and on off, Yuvraj gets down on his knees and slog sweeps it into the stands at deep mid wicket. Much needed boundary for him and the team

24.4

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, floated delivery tunrs away, Yuvraj does not pick that at all and is beaten all ends up

24.3

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up around off, Yuvraj lunges forward and defends it towards backward point

24.2

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, flighted ball on off, Yuvraj comes on the front foot and blocks it down the pitch

24.1

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, quicker delivery on the stumps from round the wicket, Kohli goes deep in the crease and nudges it to backward square leg

23.6

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, loopy delivery around off, Yuvraj skips down the pitch and blocks it with his pads as he is not to the pitch of the ball

23.5

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, short and on off, Kohli goes on the back foot and pulls it along the ground to long on

23.4

Permaul to Kohli, no run, tad short and on off, Kohli goes back and guides it to backward point with an angled bat

23.3

Permaul to Yuvraj, 1 run, flighted ball on middle, Yuvraj hangs back and nurdles it to backward square leg

23.2

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, gives this more air just outside off, Kohli comes down the track and takes it on the full as he drives it to sweeper cover

23.1

Permaul to Kohli, no run, floated ball around off, Kohli presses forward and defends it to the off-side

22.6

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up on off, Yuvraj comes on the front foot and blocks it

22.5

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, flighted ball on off, Yuvraj defends it to the off-side, he does well to adjust as he shaping to sweep it

Virat Kohli goes past Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-getter in ODIs in 2013.

22.4

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, quicker delivery on middle, Yuvraj gets slightly forward and defends it back to the bowler

22.3

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, knuckle ball on leg stump, Yuvraj is cramped for room and has to defend it to the leg-side

22.2

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Kohli goes back and nudges it to backward square leg

22.1

Narine to Kohli, no run, carrom ball on off, Kohli reads it well and defends it towards the off-side

We will continue to post Sachin's Test hundreds in this match.

21.6

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, bit quicker and on off, Yuvraj gets nicely behind it and defends it to the off-side

21.5

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, floated ball on leg stump, Kohli gives charge and gets to the pitch of the ball to drive it to long on

21.4

Permaul to Yuvraj, 1 run, flighted ball around off, Yuvraj skips down the track and drives it down to long on

21.3

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, quicker delivery outside off, Yuvraj pads it away to the off-side

21.2

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, tossed up on off, Kohli comes down the track and drives it to long off

21.1

Permaul to Kohli, no run, tad short and just outside off, Kohli goes back and cuts it straight to backward point

20.6

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, flighted on off, Yuvraj presses forward and defends it back to the bowler

20.5

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up and turns away outside off, Yuvraj watches it carefully and lets it go through

20.4

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, quicker ball on middle, Yuvraj hangs back and turns it to mid-wicket

20.3

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Kohli goes on the back foot and works it to deep mid wicket

20.2

Narine to Kohli, FOUR, lovely shot! Full delivery on the stumps, Kohli moves across and paddles sweeps it to the fine leg fence, Sammy at slip tries to get around but he is too late

20.1

Narine to Kohli, no run, carrom ball outside off, Kohli goes for the drive but is beaten

20.1

Narine to Kohli, wide, tossed up and turns down the leg, Kohli looks to nudge but misses it, umpire calls it a wide but Charles is not happy as he thinks that Kohli got some pad on it. He is right as the replays suggest that it came off the thigh pad

19.6

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, quicker delivery again just outside off, Yuvraj shuffles across and defends it with a straight bat to the off-side

19.5

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, short and outside off, Yuvraj rocks back and looks to cut but misses, he would be disappointed with that

19.4

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, flatter ball around off, Yuvraj goes on the back foot and defends it to the off-side

19.3

Permaul to Yuvraj, FOUR, fabulous shot! This was flighted outside off, Yuvraj gets down on his knees and sweeps it along the ground to the deep square leg fence, he finds the gap to perfection as he bisects two men in the deep

19.3

Permaul to Yuvraj, wide, tossed up and turning down the leg, Yuvraj lets it go and the umpire calls it a wide

19.2

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, slower in air and around off, Kohli gets slightly forward and guides it with soft bottom hands to backward point

19.1

Permaul to Kohli, no run, short and just outside off, Kohli gets forward and cuts it straight to backward point

18.6

Narine to Yuvraj, FOUR, super shot! Narine drops this one half way down the track, Yuvraj rocks back and muscles the pull to the deep mid wicket fence. That should give him some confidence

18.5

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, floated ball around off, Yuvraj comes on the front foot and defends it to the off-side

18.4

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, flighted ball outside off, Yuvraj gets his bat away from the line of the ball

18.3

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up and turning away just outside off, Yuvraj plays down the wrong line and is beaten

18.2

Narine to Yuvraj, 2 runs, quicker delivery on leg stump, Yuvraj stays on leg stump and tucks it to fine leg for a couple, good aggressive running from both of them as they made the second look easy

18.1

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, flatter delivery on off, Kohli shuffles across and nudges it to backward square leg, some hesitation between the batsmen but they get there easily

17.6

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Yuvraj comes on the front foot and defends it to the off-side

17.5

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, flighted ball just outside off, Yuvraj goes down on his knees to sweep and misses again as he is struck on the thigh pad

17.5

Permaul to Yuvraj, wide, fired in down the leg side, Yuvraj tries to nudge it but misses as the ball turns down leg wide called by the umpire

17.4

Permaul to Yuvraj, 2 runs, too full and outside off, Yuvraj gets down and sweeps it to deep square leg, Powell does some nice foot work to stop the ball from reaching the fence

17.3

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, loud shout for LBW. Floated ball just outside off, Yuvraj gets down and tries to sweep but misses and is hit on the pads, the impact was outside off

17.2

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up on off, Yuvraj leans forward and works it to square leg again

17.1

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, flighted ball on middle, Yuvraj gets half way forward and turns it to square leg

16.6

Narine to Kohli, 2 runs, bit short and around off, Kohli shuffles across and gets inside the line to paddle it to fine leg for a couple. Kohli has made his intentions clear on how he will play Narine

16.5

Narine to Yuvraj, 1 run, too full and on off, Yuvraj comes on the front foot and drives it along the ground to long off

16.4

Narine to Yuvraj, no run, flighted ball on the stumps, Yuvraj gets slightly forward and gets a leading edge to the off-side, he did not pick that

16.3

Narine to Kohli, 1 run, shortens the length on middle, Kohli goes back and works it to deep square leg

16.2

Narine to Kohli, FOUR, lovely shot! Narine gives this more air on off, Kohli gets on his knees and slog sweeps it to the deep mid wicket fence, good calculated shot as there was no one in the deep

16.1

Narine to Kohli, 2 runs, tossed up on off, Kohli leans forward and flicks it to deep mid wicket, he did not get it off the middle which allowed him to come back for the second

Sunil Narine, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

15.6

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, another delivery which is flighted on off, Yuvraj gets slightly forward and defends it to the off-side

15.5

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, too full and just outside off, Kohli gets a good stride forward and drives it between extra cover and long off

15.4

Permaul to Kohli, no run, floated up around off, Kohli presses forward and defends it to the off-side

15.3

Permaul to Yuvraj, 1 run, Yuvraj gets off the mark finally. Tossed up on off, Yuvraj leans forward and drives it to long on

15.2

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, short and outside off, Kohli makes room and cuts it square of the wicket for only a single

15.1

Permaul to Kohli, no run, flighted ball on off, Kohli comes on the front foot and defends it to the off-side

14.6

Dwayne Bravo to Yuvraj, no run, length delivery just outside off, Yuvraj presses forward and drives it to cover

14.5

Dwayne Bravo to Yuvraj, no run, good length ball angled outside off, Yuvraj lifts his bat and lets it go

14.4

Dwayne Bravo to Yuvraj, no run, full delivery outside off, Yuvraj gets forward and drives it to mid-off

14.3

Dwayne Bravo to Yuvraj, no run, good length ball on off, Yuvraj presses forward and defends it back to the bowler

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, no run, full delivery outside off, Kohli comes on the front foot and drives it to mid-off

Lots of confusion regarding the Dhawan dismissal. He was given OUT LBW and not caught. The umpire had a long look and gave it OUT leg before.

13.6

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, a bit quicker and on off, Yuvraj stays in the crease and defends it with a straight bat to the off-side

13.5

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, floated delivery just outside off, Yuvraj judges it well and lets it go through

13.4

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, flighted ball on off, Yuvraj gets half way forward and defends it with the bat and pad close together

13.3

Permaul to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up around off, Yuvraj gets forward and defends it to the off-side

Yuvraj Singh, left handed bat, comes to the crease

13.2

Permaul to Dhawan, out LBW!! India have lost both their openers now. This was pushed through quicker on off, Dhawan stays rooted to the crease and tries to nudge it, but misses to get any bat and is rapped on the pads, the ball lobs to Dwayne Bravo at first slip who dives and takes a one-handed catch. Permaul appealed for the LBW, the umpire had a long hard look and gave it in favour of the bowler. Dhawan LBW b Permaul 35(37) [4s-5]

Permaul to Dhawan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Dhawan is OUT.

13.1

Permaul to Dhawan, FOUR, excellent shot! Gives this more air outside off, Dhawan leans forward and caresses the drive beautifully between extra cover and mid-off. A perfect cover drive

13.1

Permaul to Dhawan, wide, this one turns down the leg side, Dhawan lets it go and the umpire calls it a wide

12.6

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, no run, full delivery on off, Kohli leans forward and turns it to mid-wicket

There is a silly mid-on in place

12.5

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, 1 run, width provided on this length delivery, Dhawan comes on the front foot and drives it nicely but straight to sweeper cover

12.4

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, good length ball on off, Kohli gets slightly forward and knocks it to cover point for a quick single, Simmons has a shy at the strikers end but Dhawan was well home even if the ball had hit the stumps

12.3

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, no run, slower delivery around off, Kohli gets well forward and defends it with the bat and pad close together

12.2

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, 1 run, too full and outside off, Dhawan takes couple of steps down the track and squeezes the drive to sweeper cover

12.1

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, full delivery just outside off, Kohli gives the charge and drives it along the ground to long on

11.6

Permaul to Dhawan, no run, gives this more air on off, Dhawan leans forward and turns it gently to mid-wicket

11.5

Permaul to Dhawan, no run, flighted ball just outside off, Dhawan does not move his feet and mistimes the drive back to Permaul

11.4

Permaul to Dhawan, 2 runs, full delivery outside off, Dhawan comes on the front foot and drives it square of the wicket for a brace, he opened the face of the bat to get it squarer from the man at sweeper cover

11.3

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, drifts this on the pads, Kohli leans forward and works it to long on, he thought about the second but decided against it

11.2

Permaul to Dhawan, 1 run, tossed up around off, Dhawan goes back and pushes it between midwicket and long on for a single

A slip in place

11.1

Permaul to Kohli, 1 run, flatter delivery on off, Kohli stays on leg stump and punches it to sweeper cover off the back foot

Veerasammy Permaul, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

10.6

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, no run, fuller length on off, Dhawan presses forward and pushes it back to Bravo

10.5

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, FOUR, edged but four. Length delivery just outside off, Dhawan looks to drive away from the body and gets an edge towards the vacant slip position. Lucky that the powerplay was over

10.4

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, full and just outside off, Kohli comes on the front foot and drives it to long on

10.3

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, 1 run, good length ball on off, Dhawan waits for it in the crease and steers it to third man with an open face

10.2

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, no run, again fuller length just outside off, Dhawan gets forward and mistimes the drive to mid-on

10.1

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, full delivery around off, Kohli leans forward and flicks it down to long on

9.6

J Holder to Kohli, 1 run, on the off-stump line, Kohli closes the face of the bat and turns it to backward square leg, retains the strike with that run

9.5

J Holder to Dhawan, 1 run, short ball on the stumps, pulled to deep mid wicket

Holder is back over the wicket now

9.4

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, Dhawan will feel he has missed out there - this was a half-volley, but he finds cover with a rasping shot

9.3

J Holder to Dhawan, FOUR, superb shot. Leaned into the cover drive and got it wide of mid-off, it was not a half-volley but Dhawan drove it beautifully. The fast outfield did the rest

9.2

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, full one outside off, Dhawan gets forward and defends it to cover, looked like he checked his shot

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, full delivery outside off, Kohli gets a good stride forward and works it to wide of long on

The ball is not coming onto the bat, some balls are stopping on the batsmen.

8.5

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, no run, slower delivery around off, Kohli comes on the front foot and defends it to the off-side.

8.4

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, 1 run, length delivery on off, Dhawan tries to work it to the on-side but is early into the shot as he gets a leading edge to mid-off

8.3

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, no run, full delivery just outside off, Dhawan comes well forward and pushes it towards backward point

8.2

Dwayne Bravo to Dhawan, no run, good length ball slanted across off, Dhawan lifts his bat and lets it go

8.1

Dwayne Bravo to Kohli, 1 run, short of length delivery on off, Kohli goes on the back foot and nudges it to square leg for a single

Dwayne Bravo, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Bravo brings himself on way before he did in the last game. He has a chat with Rampaul for what field to set for Kohli.

7.6

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, good length ball around off from round the wicket, Dhawan comes on the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

A slip and a leg gully in place for Dhawan

7.5

J Holder to Kohli, 1 run, short of length delivery comes back in, Kohli watches it carefully and tucks it to mid wicket

7.4

J Holder to Dhawan, 1 run, tad short in length and on middle, this does not bounce much, Dhawan rocks back and does well to pull it along the ground to backward square leg

7.3

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, length ball on the stumps, Dhawan stays in the crease and works it straight to mid-wicket

7.2

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, much better delivery from Holder. On a length and seams away just outside off, Dhawan has a feel for it and it beaten comprehensively

7.1

J Holder to Dhawan, 2 runs, good length ball around off, Dhawan comes forward and pushes it between extra cover and mid-off for a brace, it was not off the middle hence only the two runs

6.6

Rampaul to Kohli, 2 runs, again slightly short and outside off, Kohli goes back quickly and punches it wide of the man in the deep on the off-side for another couple

6.5

Rampaul to Kohli, 2 runs, back of a length on leg stump, Kohli stays back and tucks it to backward square leg for a couple, there was no fielder there as Simmons gives chase from second slip and keeps them to two

6.4

Rampaul to Dhawan, 1 run, short and on the stumps, Dhawan shuffles across and pulls it along the ground to deep mid wicket

6.3

Rampaul to Dhawan, FOUR, fabulous shot! Half volley around off, Dhawan comes forward and presents the full face of the bat to drive straight down the ground for a boundary. The shot of the day so far

6.2

Rampaul to Kohli, 1 run, bit short and outside off, Kohli comes forward and square drives it to sweeper cover, WI have done their homework as there is a man placed in the deep in the off-side for Kohli

6.1

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, short of length around off, Kohli goes on the back foot and turns it to mid-on

5.6

J Holder to Kohli, 1 run, full delivery outside off, Kohli reaches for it off the front foot and drives it uppishly to the man at sweeper cover

5.5

J Holder to Kohli, no run, back of a length outside off, Kohli stands tall and dabs it towards second slip

5.4

J Holder to Kohli, no run, full delivery on off, Kohli presses forward and defends it with the bat and pad close together

Kohli has got a hundred against WI on this ground. Can he repeat that today?

5.3

J Holder to Kohli, no run, good length ball just outside off, Kohli lifts his bat and lets it go

5.2

J Holder to Kohli, no run, fuller length around off, Kohli comes on the front foot and defends it to the off-side

Best has come as a subsitute for Sammy, who might have injured his fingers when he took that catch.

5.1

J Holder to Dhawan, 1 run, full delivery on the pads, Dhawan leans forward and flicks it wide of mid-on for a single, Simmons does well to keep them down to one

4.6

Rampaul to Kohli, no run, good length ball on the stumps, Kohli gets behind the line and defends it to mid-on

4.6

Rampaul to Kohli, wide, short and swinging away outside off, Kohli lets it go and the umpire extends his arms to call it a wide

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease

4.5

Rampaul to Rohit, out Caught by Sammy!! Rohit goes without scoring a fifty today. A rare failure for him. It was short and around off, Sharma goes for the cut but he is cramped for room, the ball takes the outside edge and goes low to Sammy at second slip, who takes a good catch. Just the wicket the Windies were looking for. Rohit c Sammy b Rampaul 12(19) [4s-3]

Rampaul to Rohit, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

4.4

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, tad short in length on off, Sharma gets right back and defends it towards the off-side

4.3

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, good length ball around off, Sharma shoulders arms to that

4.2

Rampaul to Rohit, FOUR, poor delivery from Rampaul. Guess this was an attempted yorker that goes on the full at a nice height, Sharma stands tall and pushes it wide of mid-on for a boundary, Narine gave chase but in vain

4.1

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, on a length just outside off, Sharma covers his stumps and lets it go alone

3.6

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, good length ball comes back in slightly on the stumps, Dhawan waits for it to swing and defends it well to mid-on

3.5

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, low full toss on off, Dhawan gets forward and flicks it off the bottom of the bat to mid-wicket

3.5

J Holder to Dhawan, wide, length delivery too far outside off, Dhawan does not go chasing after it and wide called by the umpire

3.4

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, good length ball angled across off, Dhawan lifts his bat and lets it go

3.3

J Holder to Dhawan, FOUR, Dhawan gets to 1000 ODI runs this year. He gets there in typical Dhawan style. Overpitched outside off, he leans forward and presents the full face of the bat to caress the drive to the deep extra cover fence

3.2

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, full delivery around off, Dhawan comes on the front foot and defends it with the bat and pad close together

3.2

J Holder to Dhawan, wide, short of length down the leg side, Dhawan tries to whip it but misses, Charles goes up in an appeal for caught behind but he does not fool the umpire as he calls it a wide

3.1

J Holder to Dhawan, no run, loud shout for LBW. Full delivery on the stumps, Dhawan stays in the crease and looks to flick but misses as he is rapped on the pads, the umpire is not interested as the ball pitched outside leg

2.6

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, back of a length on off, Sharma gets right behind the line and defends it with a straight bat to the off-side

2.5

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, teasing full delivery outside off, inviting Sharma to drive, he gets sucked into it and is beaten all ends up

Rampaul to Dhawan, 1 run, a bit fuller and around off, Dhawan comes on the front foot and knocks it to mid off for a quick single

2.3

Rampaul to Dhawan, wide, full delivery swinging down the leg side, Dhawan can't reach that to flick and the umpire calls it a wide, good take from Charles as he dives full length to collect it with one hand

Two slips and a short point in place for Dhawan

2.2

Rampaul to Dhawan, no run, length delivery in that channel around off, Dhawan judges it well and lets it go through

2.1

Rampaul to Dhawan, no run, short of length on off, Dhawan goes on the back foot and defends it to the off-side

1.6

J Holder to Rohit, no run, again on a length outside off, Sharma covers his stumps and lets it go alone. The line from Holder was too far outside off and Rohit didn't play a single ball with his bat

1.5

J Holder to Rohit, no run, back of a length outside off, Sharma shoulders arm to that

J Holder to Rohit, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Sharma covers his stumps and leaves it alone

1.2

J Holder to Rohit, no run, good length ball outside off, Sharma is not interested in playing those as he lets it go to Charles

1.1

J Holder to Dhawan, 1 run, low full toss on off, Dhawan gets forward and pushes it straight down the ground, Holder does not stop it as they scamper for a single, Permaul at mid-off runs in and shies at the bowlers end but does not hit the stumps, that would have been out if he had hit, Permaul had all three stumps to aim at. We can certainly say that was a chance missed.

Jason Holder, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, short of length on off, Sharma trusts the bounce and lets it go alone, a very good leave from the in-form batsman

0.5

Rampaul to Rohit, FOUR, on a length around off, it holds its line, Sharma stays back and tries to defend but gets an outside edge that goes between slip and gully for the second boundary of the over. Rampaul does not look pleased with that

0.4

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, good length ball nips away just outside off, Sharma lifts his bat and lets it go

Only one slip in place and already a deep backward point in place.

0.3

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, short and shaping away outside off, Sharma shoulders arms to that as he lets it go through

0.2

Rampaul to Rohit, FOUR, Rohit gets off the mark in style. This was not a bad delivery at all, it was back of a length just outside off, Sharma rocks back and punches it beautifully to the sweeper cover fence. The ball races away on this fast outfield

0.1

Rampaul to Rohit, no run, starts with a short of length ball around off, Sharma goes back and pushes it gently towards cover

Rohit and Dhawan are at the crease. Rohit is on strike. Rampaul will open the attack

The umpires are walking out to the middle. The players following right behind. All set for Indian batsmen to make merry. Rampaul to start off proceedings. Here we go with the first ball....

Dhoni: "We were looking to chase. Since we have done well doing that. It looks like a good wicket and it might be true throughout. We didn't expect to get a game with all the storms and with what happened in Baramati. But it did not rain yesterday so I don't think it will rain today. Mohit Sharma replaces Unadkat."

Bravo: "We will bowl first. The pitch has been covered for a while, so we will give our bowlers an opportunity to have a crack first. It is a must win game for us and we will look to play some positive cricket. Gayle is out and he is flying back home tomorrow. Powell comes in and Permaul replaces Deonarine."

West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field

Pitch Report: "The outfield is dry with a bit of moisture in it from the rain yesterday. There are not a lot of cracks on the pitch. It is a well-rolled wicket. Rain is expected later in the evening and that might make a difference. Experts reckon that it will be better to bat first and put some runs on board as D/L method may affect the team that chases."

The first ODI was just a mere formality as far as the Indian batsmen were concerned. Used to chasing 350 plus they were set a mere 212 which was too easy for them. They were in a hurry to chase it down and the in-form men Rohit and Kohli made sure that it was done that way. West Indian batsmen were strangled by the spinners as they picked up 8 wickets between them. They must find a way to counter the spin threat otherwise they are on their way for a whitewash.

There was rain predicted but it is bright and sunny and a perfect day for some good cricket. But will we get to see good cricket, with the way West Indians have been playing? Hello and welcome to the second ODI in Vizag. India are currently on a roll and it will take some spectacular cricket from the men from Caribbean to stop this streak. The team might remain the same, unless Mohit Sharma comes in for Unadkat. As for West Indies, they are without the big man Gayle who is ruled out of the series. Coach Gibson has said it is a good opportunity for the others to step-up. Will they do so? We will have to wait and watch. Team compostion and toss in a short while, stay tuned.....

The Preview, by Nikhil Narain.

If Charles Dickens were to write a review of the contest between India and West Indies, he would probably give it the title, 'A Tale of two countries'! Come Sunday, the 24th of November and West Indies would have been on tour for 24 days. 24 days without a win and more importantly 24 days of projecting themselves as nothing more than a high-profile club team!

Massive innings defeats in Kolkata and Mumbai in the Test series followed by a six-wicket hammering in the ODI opener in Kochi has raised a plethora of questions and left an umpteen number of doubts on the credibility and motivation of the incumbent West Indian bunch.

Visakhapatnam would provide the visitors one last opportunity to redeem themselves and reclaim some of their lost pride. On the other hand, India are basking in the glory of their young and talented batting line-up which is scaling and setting new heights and creating unparalleled waves with every step they take. Sitting pretty at the top of the ICC ODI rankings, India would look to continue their domination and seal the three-match series in the south-eastern port city of Andhra Pradesh.

IndiaIndia's young batting brigade has set the cricketing world on fire with consistently brilliant performances, especially in one-day international cricket. Openers, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have put together 1240 runs in 21 innings at a stunning average of 62 including six century partnerships. Virat Kohli's meteorical rise has been synonymous with India's domination in the format. The man of the match in the first ODI aggregates 1119 runs in 2013 at 55.95 per dismissal coupled with a strike rate of 97.98.

Yuvraj Singh's indifferent form would be the only concern for India in the batting department. He had a decent look in in the first ODI and India would hope that the flamboyant southpaw regains his lost touch. Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja provide a strong middle and lower order.

The spinners led by Jadeja and Raina and well supported by R Ashwin had tormented the West Indian batsmen on a two-paced wicket at Kochi. With Visakhapatnam expected to be an absolute belter, it would be interesting to see if the trio taste the same success. Mohammad Shami has been impressive since his debut 9-wicket haul in Kolkata. Mohit Sharma might come in for Jaydev Unadkat after the latter's lacklustre performance in Kochi.

West IndiesIt has been a sorry tale for the team from the Caribbean since the day they stepped ashore on Indian territory. The batting has been the huge disappointment with none of their batsmen showing the will and application to spend some time at the crease. With news coming in that Chris Gayle will sit out of the remaining two matches with a hamstring injury, the gloom just gets greyer for the visitors.

The frustrating thing for West Indies has been the fact that most of their batsmen got a start in Kochi but failed to convert that into any score of substantial value. Johnson Charles looked in good touch during his knock of 42 while Darren Bravo registered a fighting fifty. The tourists need the likes of Marlon Samuels and Lendl Simmons to assume more responsibility in the middle order. Skipper, Dwayne Bravo and Darren Sammy are dangerous batsmen coming down the order well capable of clearing any field but need a bit some stability from the top-order to showcase their prowess.

Jason Holder and Ravi Rampaul extracted some pace and bounce from the Kochi wicket. They bowled with heart and zest and that should augur well for the West Indies team. Sunil Narine needs to live up to his reputation of being one of the finest and most miserly bowlers in limited overs cricket. Sammy and Bravo could prove to be useful in the middle overs. The latter has a lot of variety with his change of pace and has the knack of breaking partnerships and picking up crucial wickets.

Pitch and Weather ConditionsThe 22 yards at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy stadium would make the batsmen's tongue leap out. A run feast can be expected on the flat deck in Visakhapatnam. Cyclone 'Helen' is creating havoc on the south-eastern Indian coast and there are chances of rain interruptions for the encounter.

Stats Trivia- Shikhar Dhawan is just four short of completing 1000 ODI runs in 2013. He will be the sixth batsmen overall and the third Indian after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should he achieve this feat.- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma aggregate 1576 ODI partnership runs in 29 innings at a remarkable average of 58.37.- Rohit Sharma with 1143 runs from 23 ODI innings is the leading run-scorer in the format in 2013.- Ravindra Jadeja with 49 wickets is the leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket in 2013.- Darren Bravo with 673 runs from 21 innings is the leading run-scorer for West Indies in 2013.

Quotes:He is our best batsman in this format. He is one of the senior players in the team and one of the players that know Indian conditions quite well. But I will always try to look at the positive and it gives an opportunity for somebody else to make a name for himself - West Indies coach, Ottis Gibson on Chris Gayle's absence.